The supposed advantage was that any observer with a decimal chronometer and a view of the sun’s height above the horizon would then know instantly where on the planet he was.

人们认为这种表的优势在于：任何人只要有这样一块十进制表，再能看到地平线以上太阳的高度，就会立刻知道他在地球上的位置。

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Inflation has vanished from view, though it could be lurking beyond the horizon due to measures taken to tackle the recession.

通货膨胀看来已经消失，尽管它可能由于处理衰退的措施的实行而潜伏在地平线之外。

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Outlined by rays of sunlight known as crepuscular rays, they are actually shadows cast by clouds near the distant western horizon, the setting sun having disappeared from direct view behind them.

在被称为曙暮辉的太阳光线的照射下，它们实际上是由靠近遥远的西方地平线的云层产生的阴影，此时落日在云层的正后方渐渐隐去。

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Mr Rogan manoeuvres with skilful assurance, maintaining a steady pace through time, and keeping the wider horizon in view even as he makes use of a broad range of judiciously chosen primary sources to enrich the narrative.

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It also has the advantage over other skyscraper cities because of a relatively clear view to the horizon down some of its streets.

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The kitchen and the adjoining living room afforded Liz a spectacular view of the horizon dominated by Sun Valley's rugged mountain skyline, still aglow at 10:10 p.m.

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